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GAIN FOR BOLSHEVISM.
Londen, Jan.
The Estonian armistice cabled this murtung is confirmed, It marks a fresh impetus to Bolshevism and there are already indications that Latvia may begin to negotiate with Soviet Russia. The armistice is for seven days, renewable weekly. It defines frontiers and neutral zones and provides for Bolshevik recognition of the Esthonians' independence, and neutralisation of the Gulf of Finland. The Bolshevists under. take not to have forces westward of the river Velikais as far as Sprechtitachi Meanwhile a Red commanique clains a break through on the Den front, which is developing very rapidly and has resulted in thousands of prisoners. The opinion is expressed that Deaiken is unlikely to be able to save Rostoff and Novocherkassk, while the capture of Ekaterinoslav would be most important, enabling the Reds to consolidate on both banks of the Dniester, which will altimately open the road to the Crimea, Kherson and Odessa.
The Associated Press correspondent at Dorpat says the armistice absolves Esthonia from obligations arising from her former connection" as a Russian State. Moreover the Esthonians are not required to expel Yudenitch's troops until after the ratification of the Peace Treaty.
Rester learns that as the result of revolutionary move- ments at Irkutsk, the present administrative centre, the Koltchak Government has declared the town in a state of nieze. All-measures will be taken for the safety of the town. The Japanese are trying to prevent armed conflict and are determined to stop the revolutionaries from crossing the Angara River, running north-west from Lake Baikal into the Yenisei River.
BRITISH TRADE DEVELOPMENT.
London, Jan. 2.
In connection with The anticipated trade boom in 1920, great schemes are being prepared by British traders to give Britain domination in the world's markets. The "Daily Mail" says one of the schemes being pushed forward by the Department of Overseas Trade is designed to interest buyers in the Dominions Overseas. It will, in brief, be a British Empire Exhibition, held in two or three of the principal. commercial centres of the Empire every year, much on the lines of the present British Industries Fair. The goods. exhibited will go from one show to another, so that the utmost publicity will be gained with the minimum of expense and inconvenience to buyers and merchants generally. The shows will be held in South Africa, Australia, Canada, India and other places, and the goods shown will be those for which a big demand exists and for which greater development is required in any particular market.
AN IRISH RAID.
London, Jan. 9.
A masked man leading an armed party of twenty raided Limerick Post Office at midnight. The sorting office was ransacked and it is estimated that 24,000 in cash was taken, also postal orders, and other property. The men intimidated the staff of twelve, who were warned not to follow the raiders under penalty of shooting. The raiders picketted the ap proaches. No arrests have been made but the military are now installed in the Post Office.
FIERCE FIGHTING ON INDIAN FRONTIER.
Mandannakach, Dec. 22.
The last three days have witnessed the fiercest fighting 'ever known on the frontier. The Mabsuds' resistance was most stubborn. Our casualties exceeded those of the whole Tirah campaign, but the tribesmen never suffered so heavily. Probably for the first time in history the Pathans left Gifty dead on the hilltops. The Indian Army fought splendidly, Onc regiment of Pioneers alternately fought hand to hand- with the enemy and built defences for the troops moving ap from the rear. A bugler boy when left with a few seized a pickaxe which he swung wildly and cracked Mahsud skulle like old Umslopogaas. He returned to camp laden with trophies.
OBITUARY.
London, Jan. 2.
Bir Franck Lascelles is dead; at the age of 79 years. Ho 788 Agent and Consul General in Bulgaris 1879; Minister, lomania, 1886; Persia, 1881; Ambassador to Russia, 1994; Germany, 1895-1908.
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OUR PEKING LETTER.
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Peking, December 27. Christmas in Peking did "not lack its old time characteristics. Thursday morning dawned with. the trees and bushes white with hoar frost and next morning we had the first fall of snow of the year, which needless to 835 pleased the Chinese very much as they had been anxious regard- ing its belated appearance. Among the foreign community there were many parties on Christmas Day and on Boring Day. while the Christmas Eve masquerade ball at the Hotel des Wagons Lits was well attended. The ex neg at the Peking Club on Christ- mas Day was a
s a popular institution.
It is right and proper that thoughts at this time should be directed to the poor and needy. Special appeals are being made on behalf of the indigent old women of the city many of whom, especially belonging to Manchu families, are starving in silence, being too proud to appeal for assistance. The ricsha coolies have received attention and are now provided with shelters where they have the comfort of a store and hot tea. Requests for old clothing for the starving people. in Siberia are not passing un- heeded, but the response is not commensurate with the need.
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Mr. Obata's remarks at the Waichaiopu on December 17.on the occasion of the weekly call of the diplomats have apparently had some effect, for the Govern ment has issued instructions to the various authorities to discount- eLance the boycott of Japanese goods. Such official action is no doubt necessary, but it does not follow that the people will be greatly influenced by it. A rather trivial complaint has been made by the Japanese Govern- ment that Japanese children have been handled by Chinese in Peking. some twenty of them having suffered the indignity of having their ears cuffed or their caps pulled off their heads. Inquiries have been made, by the police without results. Of course it is quite easy to interview people who never witnessed such assaults, and if the Japanese wish to make their complaint good they will, have to catch offenders redhanded.
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Quite a crop of protests from Foreign Legations have been edged at the Waichiaopu within the last few days. Dr. Tenney оп behalf of the American Government, is credited with having taken exception, to the preference given the Vickers Company in respect of the can- tract recently concluded between the Ministry of Communications and the Company for the supply of an assortment of aeroplanes. contains a provision that Vickers shall enjoy a preference for the supply of such machines for ten years. This is regarded as constituting a monopoly and contrary to the principle of equal opportunity for all nations in China. Mr. H. B. Donaldson, of Vickers, has recently returned from London accompanied by a British aviator, who will be followed by several others coming out for the same firm.
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The other protest was lodged by the French Legation against the loan made by the American concern, the Pacific Development Corporation. for five and a half million dollars secured on the surplus revenue of the wine and tobacco administration, on the ground that it infringes the rights which the Banque Industrielle de Chine secured during the pre- sidency of Yueu Shih-kai.
Peking has been very interest- ed in the visit of Admiral (Heaves, commander-in-chief of the American Asiatic Fleet, who, at the request of the Chinese au- thorities, has prolonged his stay from six to twelve days. He bas had a cordial reception, and in addition to entertainments given
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The Chinese who opposed the American loan on the wine and tobacco taxes have withdrawn their hostility as they profess to have had the matter fully explain-. ed to them: An excellent state- meat by way of showing that they bow to the inevitable and accept the completed.
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Don Luis Pastor, the Spanish Minister, who has been confined to his room since August last with a severe attack of cholera, is making a satisfactory recovery.
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